Auto Focus / Manual Focus - Samsung SC-DC171 Owner's Instruction Book

DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording

Auto Focus / Manual Focus

 The Auto Focus/Manual Focus function works in both Camera Mode and
M.Cam Mode. page 26
 In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it
enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
 Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make
automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.
Auto Focus
 If you are inexperienced in the use of DVD Camcorders, we recommend that
you use Auto Focus.
Manual Focus
 In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the
focus manually.
a. A picture containing several objects, some close to the DVD Camcorder, others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)
2. Set the [Power] switch to [
3. Press the [MF/AF] button.
 The manual focus icon (
4. Focus with the [Joystick].
 Moving the [Joystick] left will focus on the foreground image while moving the [Joystick]
right will focus on the background image.
5. To exit, press the [MF/AF] button.
Note
Manual Focus is not available in the EASY.Q mode.
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